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Knowing which features are important to you before you begin your car stereo search is the key to a successful operation.
There are many features available today and they are very popular. For example (and something for you to consider), are you looking for simple Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and/or music streaming? Or maybe you're looking for a touchscreen to which you can connect your iPhone or Android smartphone (wired or wireless) to play music, audiobooks, navigate, etc. to make your drive more enjoyable? Maybe using the USB input to plug in a thumb drive loaded with high-resolution audio tracks is more your speed? These are just a few of the features you can use when replacing the existing stereo in your vehicle.
We wanted to delve into the most popular requests and share some feedback with you based on our experts' thoughts and experiences.
Based on our experience, we've broken down the top 5 features to consider when choosing a car audio system to simplify your decision-making process: Apple CarPlay / Android Auto (smartphone integration), Bluetooth (hands-free calling and music streaming), USB / auxiliary inputs, reversing camera inputs, and capacitive touchscreens (versus transparent resistive touchscreens). We've been improving car audio since 1979, starting out as a husband and wife audio store. If you're in the Philadelphia area, visit our Montgomeryville showroom to experience our selection of car stereos in person, or schedule an appointment to have your new gear installed. We're stealth experts at making sure your car looks completely original and 100% genuine, even if we trade it in for something new and much better.
Nothing is more in demand these days than Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. These two technologies integrate your iPhone or Android device into your stereo, including pull navigation (Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze), playback of your favorite Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, etc. playlists, and easy handling of incoming phone calls or text messages And, more importantly, security.
Chances are you've at least heard of these wonderful technologies and may even have had the opportunity to use them. You should know that you may not need to buy a new car to get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - you may be able to replace the current stereo in your vehicle with a device that offers this type of integration. Interested? Then we encourage you to contact us to confirm if you have an aftermarket touchscreen installed in your car, truck or SUV!
Manufacturers have been installing Bluetooth into vehicles for nearly 20 years. It was originally designed for hands-free calling and was very bulky and unreliable. With the advent of new versions of Bluetooth, the technology (and connectivity) skyrocketed. Music streaming capabilities were later added to make Bluetooth more versatile. For some reason, we humans really don't like cables, so the option of ditching radio hardwiring was very attractive, even if it meant a loss of fidelity. Basic operation of the stereo (think volume and back-and-forth tracks) over a Bluetooth connection is also a solid feature. You can't do this by connecting an auxiliary cable between your phone and your vehicle's AUX input.
Fast forward to today and Bluetooth music streaming sounds really great! Call fidelity is also improved and on both ends of the call - you can hear the caller and the caller can hear you. Is it perfect? Not exactly, but it's secure, and that's the most important thing.
